Dan McKee in 2023 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Budget & Economy:
Quarter billion dollar investment in creating more housing
Housing is one of the most critical issues facing Rhode Island today and over the next decade. That's why our Administration proposed a once-in-a-generation, quarter-billion dollar investment in creating and supporting more housing at all income levels.
We have over $90 million in funding from the historic $250 million available for developers. And 39 projects have already been funded that are anticipated to create or preserve over 1,000 units of affordable housing.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the R.I. legislature
Jan 17, 2023
On Budget & Economy:
$2B for 137 state infrastructure projects moving forward
The budget surplus and economic stimulus funding from the federal government has put us in a position to make a record-setting investment in Rhode Island and in the people of Rhode Island. In addition to economic development projects happening
across the state through public and private partnerships over the next several years, we will also have 137 state infrastructure projects totaling nearly $2 billion moving forward.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the R.I. legislature
Jan 17, 2023
On Corporations:
Eliminate litter tax, a big nuisance for small business
Did you know that businesses across our state are required to pay a so-called litter tax? Here's the kicker--the fees collected from this tax don't even go towards cleaning up litter, and paying this tax is a big nuisance for small businesses.
We need to improve our small business climate by doing away with fees like this. Let's not only eliminate this tax, but let's also fund an initiative to tackle the litter on our streets, beaches and recreational areas.
With one of the largest surpluses in the history of our state we provided over $120 million in tax relief to Rhode Islanders. As part of that relief, 110,000 child tax rebate checks went out to parents. Rhode Islanders no longer have to be burdened
by a car tax bill in their mailboxes because we eliminated it. Our seniors received an additional $4 million in property tax relief. Veterans no longer have to pay the state tax on their military service pensions because we ended that tax for good.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the R.I. legislature
Jan 17, 2023
On Education:
Plan to reach Massachusetts education levels by 2030
In Providence there are already eight new or like new construction projects in progress with additional new schools in the early planning stages. And I'm proud to say that soon, Providence will have 50 percent of its students in new facilities--a
tenfold increase from 2017. This is progress and we're going to stay the course. And this isn't just happening in Providence. Statewide, 22 major new school projects are currently under design or construction.
It is time for us to make a targeted modification to the funding formula to improve outcomes and support students with greater needs. The budget will invest an additional $57 million in K-12 education and another $4 million for out-of-school learning
programs. We will fully fund our multilingual learners and high-cost special education to address the needs of these students. Within the first 100 days of my full term, we will be outlining a plan to reach Massachusetts education levels by 2030.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the R.I. legislature
Jan 17, 2023
On Gun Control:
I'm ready to sign a ban on sale of assault style weapons
We worked together to pass and sign common sense gun safety legislation. Our work in this area is not done--let's follow the lead of other states and send a bill to my
desk that bans the sale of assault style weapons. I'm ready to sign that bill into law.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the R.I. legislature
Jan 17, 2023
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